Congress-Ferry Street Project approved

If you've ever had concerns about the structural integrity of the Congress Street overpass as the western approach to to downtown Troy, take heart.

Mayor Carmella Mantello's administration has approved project designs for the Congress and Ferry Street Project, an infrastructure initiative it says is "aimed at improving accessibility, connectivity, and economic vitality in the City of Troy."

The approved design features a 12-foot travel lane, a 10-foot parking lane, a three-foot buffer space, and an eight-foot biking lane. 

Says Mantello's office, "These enhancements will significantly improve mobility for all residents, including cyclists and pedestrians, while fostering a more vibrant and connected waterfront area. “This project is about connecting our waterfront, revitalizing our neighborhoods, and making this area truly walkable.”

The Ferry Street tunnel, which runs underneath the Russell Sage College campus, dripping water on a regular basis, will undergo improvements. 

"Decades of deterioration caused by inadequate waterproofing have taken a toll on the tunnel’s structure," the mayor's office said. 

Planned enhancements include new lighting, comprehensive waterproofing, and noise reduction measures, making the tunnel safer and more inviting for pedestrians and cyclists. 

Construction on the Congress and Ferry Street Project is expected to begin early next year.

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